Topical Bible: Time: Moments

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In the biblical narrative, the concept of time is often depicted through significant moments that mark divine intervention, human decision, and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. These moments are not merely chronological but are imbued with theological significance, serving as pivotal points in the history of salvation.

Creation and the Beginning of Time

The Bible begins with the creation account in Genesis, where time is inaugurated by God's creative acts. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This moment marks the commencement of time as we understand it, with the subsequent days of creation establishing a rhythm and order to the universe. The creation week culminates in the seventh day, a moment of rest, which God sanctifies and blesses (Genesis 2:2-3).

Moments of Covenant

Throughout Scripture, God establishes covenants with His people at specific moments in time, each serving as a foundational event in the biblical narrative. The covenant with Noah, marked by the sign of the rainbow, is a moment of divine promise and assurance that God will never again destroy the earth with a flood (Genesis 9:12-17). Similarly, the covenant with Abraham is initiated with a moment of divine encounter, where God promises to make Abraham a great nation (Genesis 12:1-3).

The Exodus and Deliverance

The Exodus is a defining moment in Israel's history, where God delivers His people from slavery in Egypt. This event is commemorated annually in the Passover, a moment that signifies liberation and God's faithfulness. Exodus 12:14 states, "This day is to be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD; throughout your generations you are to celebrate it as a permanent statute."

Prophetic Moments

The prophets often speak of moments of judgment and restoration, emphasizing the immediacy and urgency of God's call to repentance. For instance, the prophet Joel speaks of the "day of the LORD," a moment of both judgment and hope (Joel 2:1-2). These prophetic moments serve as reminders of God's sovereignty over time and history.

The Incarnation

The incarnation of Jesus Christ is the central moment in the New Testament, where "the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us" (John 1:14). This moment signifies the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the initiation of the new covenant. The birth of Christ is celebrated as the moment when God entered human history in a unique and transformative way.

The Crucifixion and Resurrection

The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus are the pivotal moments of the Christian faith. At the crucifixion, Jesus declares, "It is finished" (John 19:30), signifying the completion of His redemptive work. The resurrection, occurring three days later, is a moment of victory over sin and death, affirming Jesus' divine nature and the hope of eternal life for believers.

Pentecost and the Birth of the Church

Pentecost marks the moment when the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles, empowering them to spread the gospel. Acts 2:1-4 describes this event as a fulfillment of Jesus' promise and the birth of the Church. This moment signifies the beginning of the Church's mission to proclaim the good news to all nations.

Eschatological Moments

The Bible speaks of future moments that will culminate in the fulfillment of God's plan. The return of Christ, often referred to as the Second Coming, is anticipated as a moment of ultimate redemption and judgment. Revelation 22:12 states, "Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done."

In summary, the Bible presents time as a series of divinely orchestrated moments that reveal God's character, purposes, and promises. These moments invite believers to recognize God's hand in history and to live in anticipation of His future acts.

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Exodus 33:5
For the LORD had said to Moses, Say to the children of Israel, You are a stiff necked people: I will come up into the middle of you in a moment, and consume you: therefore now put off your ornaments from you, that I may know what to do to you.
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Luke 4:5
And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, showed to him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
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1 Corinthians 15:52
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
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Greek

5550. chronos -- time
... 5550 -- (in general), especially viewed (a " of moments"); in in the , sovereignly
apportioned by God to each person. 5550 ("time in sequence, duration ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5550.htm - 7k

Library

Redeeming the Time
... And so here 'redeeming the time' does not merely mean making the most of moments,
but means laying hold of, and understanding the special significance of, life ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/redeeming the time.htm

Letter xii. Improvement of Time. Present Obligation.
... which opens everywhere around him, and reflects how exceedingly short his time is,
will not be disposed to trifle away any of the precious moments God has ...
/.../letter xii improvement of time.htm

The Lapse of Time.
... 8.8.8.8 James Montgomery. The Lapse of Time. Moments and minutes, hours and days,.
To weeks, and months, and years amount; Not one beyond its date delays: ...
/.../montgomery/sacred poems and hymns/hymn cciii the lapse of.htm

The Waves of Time
... phrase here the writer does not merely mean the succession of moments, but he wishes
to emphasise the view that these are epochs, sections of 'time,' each with ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the waves of time.htm

Whether the Time of Our Resurrection is Hidden?
... the first-fruits of the spirit" (Rom.8:23)"-" before others in point of time and
more ... Acts 1:7): "It is not for you to know the times or moments which the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the time of our 2.htm

Redeeming the Time.
... Redeeming the Time. 1 God of eternity! from thee Did infant time its being draw;
Moments and days, and months, and years, Revolve by thine unvaried law. ...
/.../adams/hymns for christian devotion/518 redeeming the time.htm

There are Certain Moments in Life which Seem Weighted with the ...
... all the past, present and future merge into the one omnipresent Now,"moments, which
if ... Bonpre, to have presented itself to him, as for the second time in ten ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xxviii there are certain moments.htm

How These Persons are to be Answered, who Find Fault with the ...
... But if you take away from a time which has no beginning, I do not say brief moments
one by one, nor yet hours, or days, or months, or years even in quantities ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 12 how these persons are.htm

Self-Control.
... That is the time to remember that Mama has had more experience than you; that ... Misspent
moments are so much of life and character thrown away; be careful to use ...
/.../byrum/the value of a praying mother/chapter ix self-control.htm

"As the Stars. "
... stars. The clear quiet stars beyond are eclipsed for a narrow circle of
space, and for a few moments of time. It doesn't last long. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/as the stars.htm